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Small Bathroom Renovation: Before and After

Check out this dramatic small bathroom renovation before and after, featuring innovative design ideas that maximize space and add style.
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How to Replace a Main Shutoff Valve

Learn how to replace a malfunctioning main shutoff valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
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What Is It? | Four Black Circles

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor presents a gray and black tool with four circles, but What Is It?
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How to Replace a Mailbox Post

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new curbside mailbox
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What Is It? | Little Yellow Ball

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a little yellow ball on a spring, but What Is It?
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How to Prehang a Salvaged Door to Add Charm to Your Home

Looking to add a touch of charm to the doorways in your home? A salvaged door could do the trick. Learn how you can hang one here.
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Best of Home Inspection Nightmares

These home inspectors have seen it all! Here's our latest round up from ASHI Reporter
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Better Bedding at the TOH TV Net-Zero Jamestown Project, sponsored by Saatva

Homeowner/architect Don Powers tells us why he selected Saatva’s eco-friendly mattresses for his family.
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Our Favorite Christmas Tree Ornaments

Here are the decorations on the TOH tree this year!
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A Primer on Primers

In this era of one-coat paint, priming might seem unnecessary. But primers are still your best bet to ensure a long-lasting, even paint job, and to block stains and odors. Here’s a quick guide to help you select the right primer for your painting project.
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Personalized Gifts | Gift Guide 2018

Add a sentimental touch to your gifts this year! Here are our favorite personalized gift ideas.
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Create the Perfect Gallery Wall for Winter

Here’s a classy conifer-themed holiday decor idea
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Everything You Need to know to Make a Pinecone Wreath

Need some quick and pleasing front-door decor? A ring crafted from pinecones you foraged—or bought—takes minutes to make.
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Smoke Alarms

The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too
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3 Types of Door Sweeps

Here are three types of door sweeps (or door bottoms) to consider to help stop the drafts.
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Meal Prep for Pros on the Jobsite | Gift Guide 2018

Encourage your favorite tradespeople to eat healthy on the job with these handy kits
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What Is It? | Red Cups

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor presents a red tool with cups, but What Is It?
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How To Install Whole House Lightning Protection

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system.
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How to Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey removes the impurities, VOCs, and excess minerals from water with a simple reverse osmosis water filter system.
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Sneak Peek: Jamestown Net-Zero House

In this season's first project house, the library's in the hallway
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Live Q&A: Crabgrass, torn shingles, and sticky sliders

Roger, Kevin, and Tom tackle problems inside and out
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Sneak Peek: Brookline puddingstone

Our mid-century modern gets an updated perimeter wall
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What Is It? | Clear Bottle with Yellow Tops

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a clear bottle with two yellow tops, but What Is It?
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How To Create Bonsai from Regular Trees

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook learns about the ancient art of creating a bonsai from a regular tree.

A 1920s Bungalow Remodel: Room to Grow

A tucked-back addition preserves a 1920s bungalow’s historical facade, while providing plenty of gathering space for a young family